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ESET Reports 49% of UK Small Businesses Suffered Breaches
Original: ESET: 49% of UK SMBs Breached, Experts Detail Fixes [2026]
Security firm ESET reports that 49% of UK small and medium-sized businesses have experienced a breach, with cybersecurity experts outlining measures companies can take to reduce risk. The findings point to persistent vulnerabilities among smaller firms, which often lack dedicated security teams. Commentators are urging SMBs to prioritise basic protections such as patching, staff training and multi-factor authentication.
Why now: New research showing nearly half of UK SMBs have been breached is prompting discussion about affordable cybersecurity defences for smaller firms.
Evidence
- ESET: 49% of UK SMBs Breached, Experts Detail Fixes [2026] · tech-insider.org
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